Description
Astronauts are crew members commanding spacecrafts for operations beyond low Earth orbit or higher than the regular altitude reached by commercial flights. They orbit the Earth in order to perform operations such as scientific research and experiments, launching or release of satellites, and building of space stations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
operate GPS systemscollect geological dataperform scientific experiments in spaceinterpret graphical communication interfacesoperate 3D computer graphics softwareperform gravity measurementsinterpret visual literacyuse communication equipmentgather experimental datacollect data using GPSconduct research on climate processesuse different communication channelsuse specialised computer models for weather forecastingtest oxygen purityaddress aircraft mechanical issuesoperate gas extraction equipmentconsider time zones in execution of workanalyse weather forecastplan space satellite missionsdeal with challenging work conditionsresearch satellite launch sitestransfer oxygen